DIVERSITY, one of Blackburn's proudest traits, will be on full show this weekend as people are invited to break fast with the town's Muslim community.

Hosted by charity, One Voice, around 300 people from different faith groups are expected to attend the 'Iftar Under the Stars' event.

Iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset throughout the month of Ramadan, which lasts around 19-and-a-half-hours a day this year.

Muslims and non-Muslims will sit down and eat together on the fields of St Mary's College.

Nisbah Hussain, group leader of One Voice scouts said: "Events like this allow those of other faiths to be involved in an Iftar and gain understanding of why Muslims fast, the purpose of Ramadan and what families undertake throughout the holy month.

"Doing this in the great outdoors, with thousands of stars overhead, is both awe inspiring and humbling.

"Ramadan is a busy time for families so we felt it was an ideal way to bring our community together."

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. The fast will be broken at 9pm. on Saturday.

Those who wish to take part are asked to email info@onevoicenetwork.org.uk.